August 15, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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III. DISTRICT POINTS OF PRIDE
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Rick Sansted will share with the board the "206 Points of Pride." The persons being recognized this month are: Several of our Food & Nutrition Services employees earned their Level 1 School Nutrition Association Certification:
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IV. CONSENT AGENDA
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
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IV.A. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON JULY 18, 2022
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a copy of the minutes from the July 18, 2022 regular board meeting. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the minutes as printed. |
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IV.B. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR JULY 2022
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Because of the many year-end accounting adjustments and entries that need to be made, the financial reports for July 2022 will be presented when the number accurately reflects fiscal year 2021-2022 activities. The listing of bills for payment is the last attachment to this agenda. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the payment of bills for July 2022. |
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IV.C. APPROVE PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
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IV.C.1. EMPLOYMENT
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
We recommend the board employ the following staff and pay them according to salary schedules:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the employment agreements. |
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IV.C.2. EMPLOYMENT - CO-CURRICULAR
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
We recommend the board employ the following staff members and pay them according to the salary schedule: Co-Curricular Staff:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the employment of the individuals named. |
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IV.C.3. ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUESTS
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The district administration is recommending that the board approve the following positions. The Personnel/Negotiation Board Committee supports the recommended additions:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration is recommending the board approve the staff positions as presented. |
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IV.C.4. RESIGNATIONS
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
We have received notice of resignation from the following staff members:
Co-Curricular Staff:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the resignation of the individuals named above. |
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IV.D. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The administration recommends that the school board approve the submission of the following:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the school board approve the resolution to submit the grant application. |
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IV.E. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS AND GRANTS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
As per district policy, the board is required to approve the submission and acceptance of donations and grants to the district that exceed $1,000. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the school board approve the attached resolution accepting grants and donations to the school district. |
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IV.F. APPROVE EXTENDED FIELD TRIPS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
As per district policy, the board is required to approve all extended field trips that involve one or more overnight stays. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends that the school board approve the following extended field trip:
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IV.G. APPROVE FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
As per district policy, the board is required to approve all fundraising activities. RECOMMENDATION: The administration is recommending that the school board approve the following fundraiser:
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IV.H. APPROVE FIRST READING OF DISTRICT POLICIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide suggested policy additions or policy revisions for first reading. Administration will review the policies at the meeting.
The Curriculum/Policy Committee reviewed the policies at their committee meeting and supports the additions and revisions. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the first reading of the policies listed above. |
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IV.I. ADOPT DISTRICT POLICIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following policies received a first reading at the July 2022 board meeting:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt Policies 413, 514 and 524/453. |
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IV.J. ADOPT 2022-2023 STUDENT HANDBOOKS
Presenter:
Darcy Josephson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Darcy Josephson provided a summary of the 2022-2023 Student Handbooks for the Early Education center, six elementary schools, Discovery Middle School and Alexandria Area High School at the July 2022 board meeting. The Curriculum/Policy Committee has reviewed the handbooks and approves the revisions. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt the 2022-2023 Student Handbooks as presented. |
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IV.K. ADOPT 2022-2023 LEADERSHIP HANDBOOK
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Rick Sansted will review the 2022-2023 Leadership Handbook with board members, which includes the District Operational Plan. The following pages provide a copy of the handbook. The Curriculum/Policy Committee reviewed the handbook at their committee meeting and supports the recommendation to adopt. The administration is in support of this recommendation. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt the 2022-2023 Leadership Handbook as presented. |
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IV.L. APPROVE THE 2022-2023 E LEARNING PLAN
Presenter:
Darcy Josephson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Darcy Josephson will provide a summary of the 2022-2023 E Learning Plan. The following page provides further information. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends that the board adopt the 2022-2023 E Learning Plan as presented. |
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IV.M. APPROVE IN-PERSON LEARNING PLAN
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A condition of receiving ESSER III awards was the development of a Safe Return to In-Person Learning Plan. Throughout the full period of the ESSER III award, school districts must review at least every six months, and revise as appropriate, its plan for the safe return to in-person instruction and continuity of services. The Alexandria Public Schools COVID Advisory Team meets periodically to review and approve the current plan. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the in-person learning plan as presented. |
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IV.N. APPROVE WORK AGREEMENTS
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
A tentative settlement was reached between the District and the following employee groups:
The administration and the Personnel/Negotiations Committee are supportive of the agreements. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the following:
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IV.O. APPROVE 2022-2023 SUPERINTENDENT GOALS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The superintendent goals for the 2022-2023 school year are:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the 2022-2023 goals as stated above. |
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V. REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
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V.A. HEALTH SERVICES UPDATE
Presenter:
Michelle Bethke-Kaliher
Description:
INFORMATION:
Michelle Bethke-Kaliher, Director of Student Support Services, and Melissa Bright, LSN, will provide information on the Health Services program in the school district. A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting. No formal action is expected. |
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VI. ACTION ITEMS
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VI.A. APPROVE 2022-2023 OPERATIONAL PLAN
Presenter:
Darcy Josephson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Darcy Josephson will provide a summary of the 2022-2023 Operational Plan with board members. The following pages provide further information. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends that the board approve the 2022-2023 Operational Plan as presented. |
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VI.B. APPROVE THE 2022-2023 E LEARNING PLAN
Presenter:
Darcy Josephson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Darcy Josephson will provide a summary of the 2022-2023 E Learning Plan. The following page provides further information. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends that the board adopt the 2022-2023 E Learning Plan as presented. |
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VI.C. APPROVE WORK AGREEMENT
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
A tentative settlement was reached between the District and the following employee group:
Jessie Hjelle, Human Resources Director, will provide an overview of the work agreements. The administration and the Personnel/Negotiations Committee are supportive of the agreements. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the following:
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VI.D. APPROVE SUBSTITUTE STAFF PAY RATES
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The attachment provides the administrative recommendations for substitute staff pay rates in the District effective on September 1, 2022. These rates are based on comparisons with other districts, current District staff salaries and wages and substitute demand. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the substitute staff pay rates as presented. |
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VI.E. APPROVE ONGOING SCHOOL BOARD COMMUNICATION PROCESS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Rick Sansted will walk through the history of the school board communication process, as well as next steps. Further discussion will take place at the time of the meeting. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the school board meeting communication process as presented. |
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VI.F. 6-MONTH COVID PLAN
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
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VII. COMMUNICATION ITEMS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
INFORMATION
The district administrative team will provide informational updates to the board at the meeting. The following pages provide the minutes of recent meetings of the Personnel/Negotiation Committee, Curriculum/Policy Committee and the Budget/Facilities Committee. Also, school board members will share information and other updates as appropriate. |
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VII.A. ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
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VII.B. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
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VII.C. SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
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VII.D. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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VIII. DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
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